Selected Articles: The Never-Ending War in the Middle East
We thank all the readers who have contributed to our work. If you have the means to make a donation to contribute to our fight for truth, peace and justice around the world, your gesture will be much appreciated.
Consider Making a Donation to Global Research
We likewise encourage you to repost this selection of articles. Share through social media and discuss with your colleagues and friends.
* * *
Another Unnecessary War: Israel is Planning to Launch a Military Operation against Lebanon
By
, February 12, 2018The writing is already on the wall: Israel will soon launch a military operation in Lebanon. Not a targeted attack on a weapons convoy or factory, but a simultaneous attack on Hezbollah’s missile production and launch sites. The operation will take place at the same time as, or immediately after, a series of assassinations of known Hezbollah operatives.
By
, February 12, 2018By comparison, monitors say that the death toll for defending Kurdish forces in Afrin is not too far behind with some 150 to two hundred fighters reportedly being killed since the Turkey’s offensive across the region began.
Countering the Asia-Pacific Quad Military Alliance: China-Pakistan Relations
By
, February 12, 2018The US recently included India in its shifting Asia Pacific policy, as part of its Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (often referred to as the “Quad”). The Quad also includes Australia and Japan along with the United States itself.
US Declares Full Support to Israeli Airstrikes on Syria. Hezbollah Backs Damascus
By
, February 12, 2018On February 9, Major Adrian Rankine-Galloway officially announced that the US supports the Israeli attack that targeted twelve positions of the Syrian Air Defense Forces and the Iranian forces in Syria. The Pentagon spokesman told reporters that the US fully supports “Israel’s right to defend itself”, according to Reuters.
New NATO Headquarters Planned in Germany
By
, February 12, 2018The Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) is to build a new NATO headquarters in Germany. According to information from the Deutsche Presse Agentur (DPA), the member states of the military alliance have agreed in principle to accept an offer from German Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen (CDU, Christian Democratic Union). There were no other candidates for the headquarters. The official decision is due to be announced at the Defence Ministers’ meeting this week.